Jan 19, 2008

This is from an interview Tristan Wilds (who plays Jay's "nephew" in the Roc Boys Video and is also a character on The Wire) did earlier this month. I was looking for him on Myspace (he's a cutie ) and ran across this:

You played Jay-Z's nephew in the video for "Roc Boys." What was it like working with Jay-Z? Is he a fan of the show? Will we see more of you in the next video?

Jay was great. He is a big fan of the show. I will be in the next video, but I can't say what happens. I'll get in trouble. Source

He's also going to be in the I Will Not Lose Spring Rocawear Campaign. Can't wait to see what it is though.

Jan 18, 2008

Posted below are a select few American Gangster Remix Albums. If you have a favorite or one you made yourself e-mail it to me @ giveit2meblogspot@yahoo.com . Also, there are a TON of remix albums @ Kevin Nottingham: This Is Hip Hop including some of the ones posted below. Check it out!

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NO LONGER ACCEPTING REMIX ALBUMS.

American Gangster: Best of The Remixes, Vol. I(put together by Kevin Nottingham)

6 mins in the life of the Illadelphonics. The Illadelph All Star Collective that was hand chosen by his Hovness to back him up on his Vegas 2007 weekend. the title refers to my failed attempt to give my former boss to spring a few lanes of bowling for the crew (being as though we have a bowling alley in the hotel). he retorts that im better of going to see Cirque De Soleil Beatles production of LOVE.

I was totally impressed. You can see, even in a short conversation, why Jay-Z is so comfortable in so many environments: boardrooms, mean streets, studios and posh resorts. The man carries himself with such ease and confidence, appears thoughtful in answering questions and connects without any sense of being on autopilot or giving previously contrived answers.

Jan 1, 2008

The release of "American Gangster", (one of the best, if not the best album of 2007) his 10th #1 album, that put him at the top of list with Elvis and The Beatles. Who else is doing that shit? *thinking...thinking...still thinking* Got Nothing. LOL

Charlie Rose Interview: It was a really good conversation. Charlie Rose really did his research (I'm sure he always does), and I know somebody was watching thinking "that Jay-Z guy speaks very well". haha